"Ye Ming! It's so late, do we still have to go back to Minghai City?"
To celebrate, Ye Ming specially cooked many dishes. The dining table was already filled with various dishes, truly a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate.
"Qianyu! Did you forget? We have spatial portals, we can return anytime!" Yan Yinluo heard this and glanced at Ye Ming beside her, chuckling.
"Oh, right!"
Nangong Qianyu actually forgot about that.
With Ye Ming around, no matter where they were, they could always return to their big family in Minghai City.
It had to be said, such an ability was indeed convenient.
"I'll send you back first! There's someone I need to visit!"
Ye Ming looked at the women and smiled mysteriously.
"Who is it?"
It was late at night, and Ye Ming's mysterious tone made Nangong Qianyu and the others instantly become vigilant, their gazes focusing on him.
"What the heck! You can't be serious! Where's the trust between people?" Facing their scrutinizing gazes, Ye Ming became anxious.
"Trust?"
Nangong Qianyu rolled her eyes at him and warned, "The matter of that female Asura hasn't been explained yet. Don't think you can just brush it aside?"
"Damn it!"
Hearing this, Ye Ming's heart skipped a beat.
"Alright! I'll tell you the truth! The absolute truth!"
Ye Ming quickly waved his hands, cold sweat beading on his forehead, and said, "I'm going to the military headquarters in a moment to meet that pillar of strength for the military, the current number one marshal of China - Situ Kong."
"Situ Kong?"
Among the women present, only Du Yuemian had heard of this name.
"Ye Ming! Is there something wrong with Situ Kong?"
Although Du Yuemian didn't know much about that legendary marshal. From some fragmented information, he had always been a respected elder.
Therefore, Du Yuemian was somewhat shocked that Ye Ming was going to visit that old marshal.
"Mm! There are some things I need to confirm!"
Ye Ming nodded, a sharp glint flashing in his deep eyes.
There were some things he hadn't told Du Yuemian and the others.
For example, the Wu brothers and Elder Kumu.
The reason he did this was not because he didn't trust Nangong Qianyu and the others. It was just that this information would be useless to them even if they knew it.
It would even add to their worries.
Of course, if it were Fang Junxue and Loliya, Ye Ming would choose to tell them.
Unlike Nangong Qianyu and the others, they already had a clear grasp of the situation and future plans.
Therefore, this information could only be utilized to its full potential in their hands.
Half an hour later.
Ye Ming sent Nangong Qianyu and the other women back to Minghai City. Only he and Ying Qianshi remained in the hall.
"Ying, the Martial Arts Association seems to pose no threat on the surface now! But in the near future, they will undoubtedly become a formidable force! Therefore..." Ye Ming said in a deep voice, "You must continue to stay in the capital and monitor them for me!"
"Yes!"
Ying Qianshi naturally understood this point very well.
"Mm!"
Ye Ming continued, "But you don't need to worry too much! Just pay attention to their movements. Besides that, your own strength is the most important thing!"
With the advent of the ancient martial era, warriors would inevitably become the main theme of the world.
Furthermore, some reclusive ancient martial forces would gradually emerge. Not only that, but behind these ancient martial forces, there might be the shadow of immortal cultivators.
Therefore, Ye Ming also needed to strengthen the power of those around him as quickly as possible.
"You will be stationed in the capital for a long time from now on! So, some plans should begin!"
Ye Ming looked at the starry sky outside the window, and a commanding aura faintly emanated from him.
"Lord! Are you referring to... Dawn?"
Upon hearing this, Ying Qianshi's body trembled, and his eyes shone with fervent light.
"Mm! You are in the capital! In the most prosperous place in China. It's most fitting to make this the starting point for Dawn."
Ye Ming said calmly.
"Yes! I will not fail my mission!"
Ying Qianshi knelt on one knee, his voice filled with passion and fearlessness.
"However, since Loliya has already started laying her pieces, there are no spare hands to help you now. Therefore, in the coming period, you can only utilize the Shadow Guards and Shadow Servants in China."
For this, Ying Qianshi would have to find a way himself.
"I understand! I will establish our own forces in China in the shortest possible time, to prepare for the impending 'Dawn'!"
"Very well! Before that..."
At this moment, Ye Ming suddenly turned around. He pointed his index finger at Ying Qianshi's forehead, and a stream of pure white energy flowed into his body.
"You have already touched the barrier of the Origin Realm, so let me give you a hand!"
...
On the northernmost side of the capital, mountains connected, towering into the clouds. They formed a natural barrier, guarding a serene area. Under the marvels of nature, the terrain and mountain formations here created a natural military base.
This was precisely the location of China's First Military Region.
And the First Marshal that Ye Ming wanted to find was the pillar of strength here.
The night under the starry sky was always so quiet. However, today, someone was destined to break this quietness.
Although there was no smoke or fire of war.
It might even shake the entire era.
Perhaps no one knew that there would be a visitor tonight.
But those who did know would ultimately choose silence.
In a spacious room, an elder who looked to be over sixty years old watched the night view outside the window. His face, weathered by the passage of time, remained calm.
No one knew how much he carried on his shoulders. Or, perhaps, it could be called... a mission.
At this moment, the elder stood tall, his hands clasped behind his back. His breathing was deep and steady, giving an impression of unshakeable composure.
His pupils were somewhat cloudy, a mark of age that couldn't be prevented by human will. However, the sharpness emanating from his pupils was something that ordinary people could not look directly at.
At this moment, the elder withdrew his gaze and looked at his usual chair, saying softly, "Your Excellency, do you intend to remain unseen indefinitely?"
His words seemed to be spoken to the air.
"I am surprised!"
But to everyone's astonishment, the air replied, "Logically speaking, you shouldn't have been able to detect me!"
The other party did not seem in a hurry to reveal himself.
"Hahaha! I didn't expect someone to actually be here this time?"
Hearing a response, Situ Kong suddenly laughed.
"So that's how it is!"
Hearing the laughter, Ye Ming's figure appeared out of thin air. He looked at the elder before him and smiled, shaking his head, "Marshal Situ has a good habit!"
A good habit?
That's right! In fact, it wasn't that Situ Kong had discovered Ye Ming's presence. It was just that during his free time, he would often say a few words to the air like, "Your Excellency, do you intend to remain unseen indefinitely?"
Coincidentally! He happened to encounter it today!